Quiz – Washington State Rules and Regulations for Home Inspectors

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Question 1 of 18

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When checking the heating system in a Washington home, the home inspector should inspect for the following:

Air duct leaks.
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All gas valves for proper operation.
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That all habitable rooms had a source of heat.
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Proper duct insulation between walls and floors of the home.
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Question 2 of 18

2. Question

A Home inspector in Washington notices damage that appears to have been done by pests or potential wood destroying organisms. The inspector must…

Document the findings and refer to a licensed Structural Pest Inspector.
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Report wood destroying organism activity in the report as it was observed.
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Not include this information in the report.
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Disclaim this information to the client with with the suggestion of further evaluation by a pest expert.
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Question 3 of 18

3. Question

How much continuing education do you need to renew your home inspector license?

You need 24 hours of continuing education in order to renew your license in Washington.
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You need 30 hours of continuing education in order to renew your license in Washington.
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Continuing education is not required for home inspectors in Washington.
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You must retake the 120 hour Fundamentals of Home Inspection course every 2 years in order to renew your license in Washington.
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Question 4 of 18

4. Question

A home inspector is caught conducting home inspections for 30 days without a license. The inspector may be fined how much?

$10,000
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$25,000
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$5,000
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$30,000
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Question 5 of 18

5. Question

After obtaining your initial home inspector license, when will your license expire?

Your license will expire on your second birthday following issuance of your license.
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Trick question – Washington home inspector licenses never expire.
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Your license will expire in 24 months.
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Your license must be renewed every 12 months.
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Question 6 of 18

6. Question

A licensed pest control company is owned by a licensed home inspector and performs a home inspection on a home that he detects has evidence of potential WDO activity. Within 12 months of the date of the inspection, the inspector can do which of the following?

Perform a pest control procedure.
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Speak to items only in the inspection report.
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Perform any service as long as the client is informed the inspector is the sole proprietor.
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Repair only the items reported on the report.
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Question 7 of 18

7. Question

How long should you wait before you work on a home that you have inspected?

Wait until the check for your inspection has cleared the bank.
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You should never work on a home that you have previously inspected.
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You should not work on any home you have inspected for at least 12 months.
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You should not work on any home you have inspected for at least 1 month.
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Question 8 of 18

8. Question

What is the main purpose of a home inspection in Washington state?

To make sure that the home is worth what the client is paying for it.
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To make sure that the home is up to code.
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To confirm the real estate agent's analysis that the home "has good bones."
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To assess the condition of the home using visual observations, simple tools and normal homeowner operational controls; and to report deficiencies of specific systems and components.
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Question 9 of 18

9. Question

What systems are inspectors required to report on in Washington state?

Awnings.
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Balconies.
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Shutters.
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Storm windows and storm doors.
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Question 10 of 18

10. Question

What are you required to report on while inspecting roofs in Washington state?

Remaining life expectancy of roof coverings.
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Condition of underground drainage piping.
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The manner in which the roof is ventilated.
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Defects concealed under snow.
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Question 11 of 18

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What should you report on while inspecting the plumbing system for a home?

How many fixtures are present in the home.
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The potability of any water supply either public or private.
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The presence and location of a main water supply shut off valve.
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Condition and operability of the on-site sewage disposal system.
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Question 12 of 18

12. Question

The maximum fine for acting as a home inspector without a license is $50,000.

False
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True
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Question 13 of 18

13. Question

What should you record when testing the home’s air conditioning system?

The temperature differential.
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How much current the unit is drawing.
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The efficiency of the system.
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The adequacy of the system.
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Question 14 of 18

14. Question

When are you not required to test an air conditioner in a home? Pick all that are applicable.

You are always required to test an air conditioner.
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When exterior temperatures are below 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
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When the air conditioner is wall or window mounted.
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When testing the air conditioner is not conducive to safe operation or when it may damage the equipment.
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Question 15 of 18

15. Question

What should you report on while inspecting the garage?

The make and model for all vehicle(s) present.
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Condition of electrical/mechanical equipment not related to the functioning of the home.
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Color of paint.
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Fire separation between the house and the garage when applicable.
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Question 16 of 18

16. Question

What should you report on while inspecting a garage in Washington state?

Defects underneath or behind personal property.
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Secondary entrapment devices.
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Functionality of remote controls.
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Operation of specialized equipment (e.g. air compressors, vehicle lifts, etc.)
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Question 17 of 18

17. Question

What is the type of penalty for practicing as a home inspector without a license?

Felony.
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Gross Misdemeanor.
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Civil Infraction.
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Misdemeanor.
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Question 18 of 18

18. Question

In a garage of a Washington home, an inspector would make sure the following minimum clearance was provided for all combustible appliances to the floor.

24 inches.
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16 inches.
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6 inches.
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18 inches.
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